Versaterm, a global provider of public safety technology solutions, has acquired Aloft, an FAA-approved Unmanned Service Supplier (USS) specializing in real-time airspace intelligence and flight authorization services. Aloft powers the majority of Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) authorizations in the United States, serving as critical infrastructure for compliant drone operations in complex and restricted airspace. As an FAA-approved USS, the company provides the regulatory backbone that enables operators to secure flight approvals and maintain airspace compliance.
The acquisition will see Aloft’s airspace awareness and authorization technology integrated directly into the DroneSense by Versaterm platform. DroneSense, which Versaterm acquired in July 2025, is widely used for drone fleet management and situational awareness within public safety agencies. Since October, DroneSense has also been integrated into Versaterm’s computer-aided dispatch system, allowing agencies to deploy drone flights as seamlessly as dispatching patrol, fire, or emergency medical services units.
By embedding Aloft’s authorization capabilities into DroneSense, Versaterm aims to provide agencies with a unified platform to manage drone operations, FAA authorizations, and regulatory compliance. Public safety agencies often navigate fragmented workflows requiring manual processes to secure flight permissions and ensure airspace compliance. The integration is designed to eliminate those friction points, enabling agencies to operate drone programs with the same efficiency and oversight standards as crewed aviation.
Executives described the transaction as a pivotal step in advancing Versaterm’s broader drone strategy and reinforcing its vision of building an integrated public safety technology platform. The addition of Aloft adds a regulatory and compliance layer intended to transition drones from specialized tools into standardized operational assets embedded in daily public safety workflows.
The combined platform will serve not only public safety agencies but also critical infrastructure, enterprise, and government operators seeking scalable and compliant drone solutions.
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“Aloft is a natural complement for DroneSense by Versaterm and will remove blockers our partner agencies face on a day-to-day basis. We are significantly accelerating our drone strategy with this acquisition. Integrating Aloft into our DroneSense platform is the pivotal next step in enabling agencies to transform how they both respond and communicate.”
Steve Seoane, CEO Of Versaterm
“Aloft was built to power the airspace layer of modern drone operations. Joining Versaterm allows us to bring that airspace intelligence to a broader platform serving public safety, critical infrastructure, enterprise and government operators alike.”
Jon Hegranes, Founder And CEO Of Aloft
“Our mission is to put the very best innovations in the hands of our customers. By integrating Aloft’s world-leading technology into our platform, we are reinforcing our commitment to help our partners to keep their communities safe.”
Matt McDonald, Board Chair At Versaterm
